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Detective Howard K. Downes | Newark Police Department, New Jersey Newark Police Department, New Jersey

Detective

Howard K. Downes

Newark Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch: Monday, February 10, 1958

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 2/10/1958

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Downes was killed when his unmarked patrol car was struck by a car that ran a red light at the intersection of 18th Avenue at South 18th Street. The impact of the collision caused Detective Downes and his partner to be thrown from the vehicle. His partner sustained serious injuries but recovered.

The driver of the car that caused the collision had been drinking but was determined not to be drunk at the time. He was charged with causing death by auto.

Detective Downes had been with the agency for 3 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 54th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
February 10, 2012

 

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